Ridiculous (album)
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Ridiculous is an album by the British New Wave
group Squeeze. It is the band's eleventh studio album, and it introduces new drummer Kevin Wilkinson
(no relation to bassist Keith Wilkinson). As on the previous album, Some Fantastic Place
, the band recorded one song penned by Keith Wilkinson. This time, however, Keith was not permitted to perform the lead vocals. That song, "Got To Me", is the last Wilkinson would write with Squeeze. Chris Difford
sings lead on two songs, "Long Face" and "Fingertips". He had not performed lead on an album cut since "Slaughtered, Gutted and Heartbroken" and "Love Circles
" on the 1989 album Frank. This record was produced by Glenn Tilbrook
and Peter Smith.
and Glenn Tilbrook
except as indicated.
with
New Wave music
New Wave is a subgenre of :rock music that emerged in the mid to late 1970s alongside punk rock. The term at first generally was synonymous with punk rock before being considered a genre in its own right that incorporated aspects of electronic and experimental music, mod subculture, disco and 1960s...
group Squeeze. It is the band's eleventh studio album, and it introduces new drummer Kevin Wilkinson
Kevin Wilkinson
Kevin Wilkinson was a musician based in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.- Career :Born Kevin Michael Wilkinson in Stoke-on-Trent, he is credited as a former official member of several successful British pop groups, including The League of Gentlemen , The Waterboys , China Crisis and Squeeze...
(no relation to bassist Keith Wilkinson). As on the previous album, Some Fantastic Place
Some Fantastic Place
Some Fantastic Place is a 1993 album by the British New Wave group Squeeze. It is the band's tenth studio album, and it marks the departure of drummer Gilson Lavis, the only band member besides Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook who had appeared on every Squeeze album to this point...
, the band recorded one song penned by Keith Wilkinson. This time, however, Keith was not permitted to perform the lead vocals. That song, "Got To Me", is the last Wilkinson would write with Squeeze. Chris Difford
Chris Difford
Chris Difford is a singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer....
sings lead on two songs, "Long Face" and "Fingertips". He had not performed lead on an album cut since "Slaughtered, Gutted and Heartbroken" and "Love Circles
Love Circles
"Love Circles" is the second and final single released from Squeeze's eighth album, Frank. It featured a comparatively rare lead vocal turn by Squeeze lyricist Chris Difford — the only other Squeeze single on which Difford sang lead throughout the entire track was 1979's "Cool for Cats"....
" on the 1989 album Frank. This record was produced by Glenn Tilbrook
Glenn Tilbrook
Glenn Martin Tilbrook is the lead singer and guitarist of the English band Squeeze, a band formed in the mid 1970s who broke through in the new wave era at the decade's end. He generally wrote the melody for Squeeze, while his writing partner, Chris Difford, wrote the lyrics...
and Peter Smith.
Track listing
All songs written by Chris DiffordChris Difford
Chris Difford is a singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer....
and Glenn Tilbrook
Glenn Tilbrook
Glenn Martin Tilbrook is the lead singer and guitarist of the English band Squeeze, a band formed in the mid 1970s who broke through in the new wave era at the decade's end. He generally wrote the melody for Squeeze, while his writing partner, Chris Difford, wrote the lyrics...
except as indicated.
- "Electric TrainsElectric Trains (song)"Electric Trains" is a song by Squeeze, released as their second single from their eleventh album, Ridiculous. It peaked at number 44 in the UK Singles Chart.Two versions of the single were released, each with entirely different B-sides.-CD #1:...
" – 4:03 - "Heaven KnowsHeaven Knows (Squeeze song)"Heaven Knows" is a song by Squeeze, released as the third single from their eleventh album, Ridiculous. The single version differs significantly from the original album mix, as most of Chris Difford's vocals have been erased and replaced by new vocals from Glenn Tilbrook...
" – 4:34 - "Grouch Of The Day" – 3:27
- "Walk Away" – 4:43
- "This SummerThis Summer"This Summer" is a song by Squeeze, released as the first single from their eleventh album, Ridiculous.Two versions of the single were released, each with entirely different B-sides...
" – 3:39 - "Got To Me" (Keith Wilkinson) – 3:45
- "Long Face" – 4:31
- "I Want You" – 4:03
- "Daphne " – 3:44
- "Lost For Words" – 1:59
- "Great Escape" – 3:27
- "Temptation For Love" – 3:37
- "Sound Asleep" – 4:38
- "Fingertips" – 5:40
Personnel
- Chris DiffordChris DiffordChris Difford is a singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer....
– Guitar, Vocals - Glenn TilbrookGlenn TilbrookGlenn Martin Tilbrook is the lead singer and guitarist of the English band Squeeze, a band formed in the mid 1970s who broke through in the new wave era at the decade's end. He generally wrote the melody for Squeeze, while his writing partner, Chris Difford, wrote the lyrics...
– Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals - Keith Wilkinson – Bass, Back Vocals
- Kevin WilkinsonKevin WilkinsonKevin Wilkinson was a musician based in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.- Career :Born Kevin Michael Wilkinson in Stoke-on-Trent, he is credited as a former official member of several successful British pop groups, including The League of Gentlemen , The Waterboys , China Crisis and Squeeze...
– Drums
with
- Chris BraideChris BraideChristopher Braide is an English singer, songwriter, record producer published by Sony/ATV worldwide based in Los Angeles.Producer, Songwriter and Ivor Novello ASCAP and Billboard award winner Christopher Braide has achieved considerable success as a songwriter in the UK and the US. His songs have...
– Background Vocals - Cathy DennisCathy DennisCathy Dennis is a British dance-oriented pop singer-songwriter, record producer and actress...
- Co-lead Vocals on "Temptation For Love"